Residents will learn more about the future of 71 Sandy Pond Road at the Select Board meeting on May 19th. The board was advised of this during the administrative update at the March 17th meeting. In 2024, Ayer Town Meeting voted to approve the use of Community Preservation Funds to help finance and acquire 71 Sandy Pond Road, a 2.29-acre parcel across the intersection and … [Read more...] about 71 Sandy Pond Road Presentation Expected May 19th
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Ayer Police Department Presents FY2027 Budget at Finance Committee Meeting
(March 19, 2026) - The Ayer Police Department presented its FY2027 budget to the Finance Committee, which represents a 2.57 percent increase over 2026 (or about $81,000). More important than the numbers, we think it's a good opportunity for residents to watch as the public safety departments present to the Finance Committee. You can learn about our community in a way that … [Read more...] about Ayer Police Department Presents FY2027 Budget at Finance Committee Meeting
Senior Center Project Update; Utility Costs Come in Under Budget While Planning Moves Ahead
The Select Board received a short update on the Senior Center building project Tuesday night. The COA Director shared the update, with a building committee member and the DPW Director joining her at the meeting table. Here are a few points: Project Numbers. The COA Director shared the working budget for the project. The project estimate was $15.1 million at Special Town … [Read more...] about Senior Center Project Update; Utility Costs Come in Under Budget While Planning Moves Ahead
Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee Approves FY2027 Budget Reflecting 5.5 Percent Increase
(March 17, 2026) - The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee met on Tuesday and voted to certify the FY2027 budget. The committee voted to approve the FY27 ASRSD General Fund budget of $36.7 million – a 5.5 percent increase from the current year. This represents a level services budget, according to the written budget presentation materials. Four School Committee members … [Read more...] about Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee Approves FY2027 Budget Reflecting 5.5 Percent Increase
Brenton Kubik, Candidate for Parks Commission
Brent Kubik has been proud to call Ayer home since moving to town in 2014. He earned his undergraduate degree in Movement Science from Westfield State University and went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UMass Lowell. Brent currently works as a Physical Therapist at Connections Physical Therapy in nearby Harvard, MA, where he helps people recover from … [Read more...] about Brenton Kubik, Candidate for Parks Commission